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WF09 VCC

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,007 mi
Last recorded91,007 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 VCC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 91,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear dilencer top skin corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2025 91,006 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak exhaust blow front joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear dilencer top skin corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 83,258 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded & peeling

Fail 15 Aug 2024 83,105 miles

Emissions unable to be completed blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken/blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb NOT fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded & peeling

Pass 15 Aug 2023 78,317 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2023 78,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 71,596 miles

front brake discs rusty

nearside inner drive shaft seal leaking

slight wear in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 29 Mar 2021 67,099 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 67,099 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective don't lock into position (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missins (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 57,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing between middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2019 57,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing between middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 50,201 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,817 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,843 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 41,843 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,930 miles

Coolant leak

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 35,046 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,888 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S/F daytime running lamp slightly incorrectly positioned

O/S/F tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach chords

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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WF09 VCC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF09 VCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WF09 VCC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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